The Whisky Agency Blended Malt XO

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This is another stellar example of "probably ex-Edrington stock" blended malt Scotch whisky. We've seen a number of these, all of which taste a lot like a blend of sherry cask Macallan and Highland Park. But that is of course just speculation. No declared age, except that there is a declaration the whisky is Extra Old. Bottled at 44.2% from a single sherry butt. 

Andrew’s Tasting Note

Nose: rich, sherried and leathery; jammy with loads of fruits: Sunrype Fruit Bars, strawberry and raspberry jam; bacon dipped in dark chocolate with a hint of sea salt.

Palate: dark chocolate sea salt caramel tarts, and chewy bacon dipped in chocolate; sweet pedro ximenez sherry and a touch of nuttier oloroso; subtle peat, Christmas cake, old leather and loose leaf tobacco.

Finish: rich, fruity and spicy; fading Christmas cake, gentle peat, sherry and sea salt infused chocolate.

Comment: another probably ex-Edrington stock blended malt; dangerously drinkable.

700 ml